Sustainability Initiatives

1. Overview

The Town provides opportunities for residents to access products and services that promote sustainability in our day-to-day lives.

At different times throughout the year, we run programs and offer incentives for residents, such as subsidised local native plants and rebates on worm farms and compost bins. Our spring and autumn programs offer workshops on being sustainable and our annual Lake Monger Market is a great place to get rid of unwanted items and pick up a pre-loved bargain of your own!

A selection of rewards are available through the Switch Your Thinking program that helps reduce waste, energy and water use.

In the lead up, sustainability initiatives are advertised on our Events page so take a look and find something to inspire you!

6. Lake Monger Market

The Garage Sale Trail Lake Monger Market is a free, yearly market at Lake Monger which facilitates the buying and selling of unwanted goods and diverting them from landfill.

It is a simple way to bring the community together, reuse stuff and rethink the idea of what waste really is.

7. Responsible Cafes Program

Responsible Cafés is a national program that encourages cafés to offer a discount to customers who bring their own reusable takeaway cup. The program aims to reduce the number of disposable cups used and wasted and promote awareness of the issues of single-use waste in the process. To see if your local café is part of the program check out the Responsible Cafés website.

8. Share the Space

In partnership with the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and its member Councils, City of Cockburn and City of Vincent, Spare the Space is an initiative which aims to encourage predictable and courteous behaviours and discourage distractions while walking, cycling and driving on our roads, shared paths, trails and footpaths.

Three short videos show Stevie, a typical member of the community, in different scenarios that we all have experienced from time to time. It identifies behaviours that can help reduce conflicts and safety issues while in these situations.

For more information and to view all three videos visit the EMRC website.